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Date: 2026-08-10 10:51:52+00:00UTC

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Al Jazeera: June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says

The Copernicus Climate Change Service says historically low rainfall has worsened the situation in several countries.

The New York Times: Inside the Left’s Playbook for Winning Elections

Progressives are being outspent and are receiving little support from the Democratic Party. Their tactics show a different way to succeed.

Al Jazeera: UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan

Three confederations release letter criticising FIFA's president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

The New York Times: How Cameras Can Track Every Car in the U.S., and Iran’s Catch-22

Plus, a drying river reveals Nazi-era vessels.

Al Jazeera: One year on, Gaza mourns journalist Anas al-Sharif’s death

Gaza remembers Anas al-Sharif, a journalist whose voice defined the impact of war on civilians' lives.

The New York Times: Southern Iran Bears Brunt of U.S. Bombing

While fighting has abated in much of Iran, near-constant U.S. airstrikes in Qeshm island and other southern spots have upended lives and livelihoods.

Al Jazeera: Who is Mohsen Rezaei, and how significant is his appointment?

Former IRGC commander Rezaei will be taking over as secretary of Iran's top security body amid Hormuz talks.

The New York Times: Iran Taps Longtime I.R.G.C. Commander Mohsen Rezaei to Top Security Post

The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council suggests that Iran’s old guard is consolidating power.

Al Jazeera: Tropical Storm Dolphin batters eastern China with heavy rain, strong winds

Dolphin is forecast to move deeper inland to the central provinces of Hubei and Henan in ⁠the coming days.

The New York Times: Oil Prices Climb on Stalemate in Strait of Hormuz

Hopes were dashed over the weekend for a breakthrough on shipping traffic through the critical waterway in the Persian Gulf.

Al Jazeera: Osaka, Gauff race into Canadian Open quarters as Rybakina survives scare

World No. 2 Elena Rybakina rallies to beat unseeded Liudmila Samsonova while stars Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff progress.

The New York Times: Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign

The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a monthslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets.

Al Jazeera: Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon

Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon

The New York Times: A.I.-Driven Chip Crunch Leads to New Rush of Lobbying in Washington

As data centers gobble up memory chips, other industries that need the components, including electronics companies like Apple and medical device makers, are asking for government help.

Al Jazeera: ‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war

They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.

The New York Times: A.I. Cheating Threatens the Value of Online Degrees

As colleges and students embrace virtual classes, the ease of A.I. cheating is raising questions about the value of an online degree.

Al Jazeera: China evacuates a million from homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives

China evacuates a million from homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives

The New York Times: Meta Unveils ‘Open Source’ Version of Its Most Powerful A.I. Model

The release of Muse Glimmer, a model that can be freely downloaded and modified, is likely to intensify a debate over whether A.I. should be restricted or not.

Al Jazeera: Nigeria eliminated as Cameroon, Malawi reach WAFCON semis and World Cup

Outsiders Malawi qualify for their first FIFA World Cup, while defending champions Nigeria are eliminated by Cameroon.

The New York Times: Private Equity Is Stuck With 33,575 Unsold Businesses

Even amid a booming deal-making environment, private equity firms are unable to exit a growing number of investments at values their investors require.


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